§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will outline his Department's policy on recovery and recycling of ozone-depleting chemicals.
§ Mr. Peter LloydI refer the hon. Member to the reply that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the Environment has given today to a similar question.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will list the amount in tonnes of ozone-depleting chemicals used or purchased by his Department for the years 1989, 1990 and 1991, and estimates of usage for the next year; what is the estimated bank of ozone-depleting chemicals contained within his 21W Department; and how many months' supply of ozone-depleting chemicals have been ordered by his Department.
§ Mr. Peter LloydThe information requested is not available.
§ Mr. Win GriffithsTo ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what is his Department's policy on purchasing ozone-depleting chemicals and goods man-ufactured with these substances; and in which year his Department expects to cease using, purchasing or releasing ozone-depleting substances, controlled by the Montreal protocol, and HCFCs.
§ Mr. Peter LloydWe are currently reviewing our policy on these matters and I will write to the hon. Member when this work has been completed.